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Megyn Kelly Criticizes Michelle Obama’s Marriage Advice Amidst Relationship Discussions
In a recent episode of her podcast, Megyn Kelly offered sharp commentary on Michelle Obama’s perspectives on marriage, delivered amidst ongoing speculation regarding the Obamas’ relationship. The former Fox News and NBC personality responded to a clip from Michelle Obama’s ‘IMO’ podcast, asserting on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show’ that she believes ‘she and he married the wrong people.’
Michelle Obama’s Podcast Remarks on Marital Challenges
During a Wednesday episode of her podcast, former First Lady Michelle Obama shared insights into the realities of long-term partnerships. “I tell people – and folks think this is harsh – it’s, like ‘You’re gonna have a bad decade,'” she stated, acknowledging that enduring marriages inevitably face periods of difficulty. She elaborated, “I mean, I’ve been married to my husband for 30-plus years… If the odds were you’re going to be married to your partner for 50 years and 10 of those years could be bad, you’d sign up for it. You know, and that’s really hot it works out.”
Megyn Kelly’s Counterpoint and Personal Experience
However, Kelly voiced her disagreement, questioning, “Is it Michelle? It’s not.” Drawing from her own experience, Kelly, who divorced Dan Kendall in 2006, extolled her current marriage to Douglas Brunt. She declared that in her 17 and a half years of marriage, “not one was bad,” presenting a contrasting view to Obama’s acceptance of difficult marital phases.
Columnist Maureen Callahan’s Agreement with Kelly
Maureen Callahan, a Daily Mail columnist, reinforced Kelly’s sentiment during her appearance on ‘The Megyn Kelly Show.’ Callahan stated, “I can’t think of anybody I would go to for advice less than Michelle Obama,” further dismissing the former First Lady’s marital insights. “She really doesn’t know what she’s talking about,” Callahan affirmed, echoing Kelly’s critical stance.
Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Speculation
Rumors surrounding Barack and Michelle Obama’s marriage gained traction after Michelle’s absence at events such as President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Michelle Obama addressed these speculations on her podcast, explaining that her decisions were personal choices. “That’s the thing that we as women, I think we struggle with disappointing people. I mean, so much so that this year people were, you know, they couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself that they had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing,” Obama explained, highlighting societal assumptions about women’s autonomy.
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“That this couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?” she continued, underscoring her frustration with the lack of acceptance for her independent choices.
Past Marital Discussions by the Obamas
Both Barack and Michelle Obama have previously spoken candidly about challenges within their relationship. Michelle Obama has admitted to enduring “10 years where I couldn’t stand my husband.” Reports also indicate that Barack Obama acknowledged needing to actively repair their relationship after his presidency took a toll on their marriage, as reported by The Daily Beast.
The former first couple has also navigated unfounded rumors, including gossip suggesting an affair between Barack Obama and actress Jennifer Aniston.
Megyn Kelly’s Critique of Blue Origin Space Flight and Female Crew
In a separate segment, Megyn Kelly directed criticism toward Blue Origin and its recent space voyage. She controversially labeled the brief, eleven-minute space excursion as “Jeff Bezos’ sexual fantasy rocket,” expressing strong disapproval of the venture.
Controversy Surrounding Blue Origin’s Star-Studded Flight
On April 14th, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spacecraft embarked on an eleven-minute journey to space, carrying a prominent crew that included singer Katy Perry, Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sanchez, and CBS News host Gayle King. However, the brief space launch and particularly the reactions of the female participants have faced considerable criticism from various figures, including celebrities and social media users.
Kelly’s Condemnation of Blue Origin’s Celebratory Tone
Megyn Kelly did not temper her remarks when discussing the space flight on her program. “The ladies of the Blue Origins mission, the space mission, they’re talking about it like it was Apollo 11. They think they’re Neil Armstrong,” she began, expressing disbelief at what she perceived as an overblown sense of accomplishment. She continued, “It’s amazing. They are getting ripped now, not just from the Megyn Kelly’s of the world, but from all these lefties, all these Hollywood celebs are going on Instagram and elsewhere and expressing their disdain for what these women did and how they’re celebrating themselves.”
Kelly further teased upcoming content, stating, “Wait until you hear how they talked about their 10-minute trip on Jeff Bezos’ sexual fantasy rocket,” indicating further critical analysis of the event.
Distinguishing Blue Origin from Historical Space Exploration
Kelly argued that the Blue Origin participants “didn’t walk on the moon,” emphasizing the vast difference between their experience and that of pioneering astronauts like Alan Shepard. “When he did his first space flight, it was the first space flight, like that’s the reason it was exciting. It wasn’t for commercial gain. It wasn’t to promote Amazon,” Kelly asserted, contrasting the motivations and significance of historical space missions with Blue Origin’s venture.
Kelly on Gayle King’s Defense and Perceived “PR Stunt”
Following the flight, Gayle King defended the mission against accusations of frivolousness, stating, “there was nothing frivolous” about their flight. She challenged the use of the word “ride” to describe the journey, advocating for “flight” or “journey” instead, arguing that “ride” implies a lack of seriousness. King also emphasized the mission’s potential to “inspire other women and young girls.”
However, Kelly remained unconvinced, showing a clip of the women floating inside the spacecraft. She retorted, “I’m still stuck on the fact that Gayle King actually used the word ‘astronauts’ in reference to [herself and the other women on the flight]. Like an actual astronaut,” expressing sarcasm and disbelief. Kelly characterized the flight as a “vanity project of Jeff Bezos and his fiancée,” arguing that the participants had “done absolutely nothing to deserve this.”
Kelly concluded her critique by stating, “If you don’t want people to think it’s frivolous, Gayle, then don’t have the f**king Kardashians craft-side as you take off and Oprah. That might have something to do with our reaction to this non-serious event, a PR stunt,” suggesting that the accompanying celebrity fanfare undermined the mission’s seriousness and contributed to negative perceptions.